East Bay Meditation Center

Visitors can take part in guided meditation, Dharma talks, silent practice, and community-building through weekly and monthly sangha groups. The center offers practice spaces for LGBTQIA+ communities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people living with disabilities or chronic illnesses, and multicultural participants, alongside gatherings open to all. Some programs include practical exercises focused on empathy, kindness, and resilience. Day-long programs, skillshares, and drop-in community hours are also part of its offerings. Its approach combines Buddhist teachings with social action, interpersonal healing, and collective liberation. The center is rooted in Oakland and operates through voluntary giving rather than transactional fees.